Leicester Road Primary School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng 609 m
Public primary school
Kensington Ridge Primary School
Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Kensington Ridge Primary School is a public primary school in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 614 learners and 19 educators, about 32.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 614 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130724 |
Address and location
| Street address | 75, Oxford Road, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 752191 Gardenview 2047 |
| Suburb / area | Kensington |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800118 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Kensington Ridge Primary School
Is Kensington Ridge Primary School a public or private school?
Kensington Ridge Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Kensington Ridge Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Kensington Ridge Primary School?
614 learners and 19 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Kensington Ridge Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700130724.
Where is Kensington Ridge Primary School?
75, Oxford Road, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 616 5347.
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